Can't Miss Events
Music
"Lincoln’s long-standing music scene offers a variety of genres and venues to audiences of all ages and budgets. From iconic locations such as The Zoo Bar to frequented daytime spots like the Hub Cafe, live music is a year-round event—rain or shine."
ABENDMUSIK
Year round ▸ abendmusik.org
LINCOLN EXPOSED MUSIC FESTIVAL
LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GARDEN PERFORMANCE SERIES
May-September ▸ artsincorporated.org/fgps
JAZZ IN JUNE
June, Tuesdays ▸ jazzinjune.com
LIVE @ TELEGRAPH: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
June-August ▸ millcoffee.com/pages/happenings
MEADOWLARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
June-July ▸ meadowlarkmusicfestival.org
BREWS AT THE ZOO
June-September ▸ lincolnzoo.org/events
HUB & SOULD MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
June-September ▸ hubcafelincoln.com
ZOO FEST MUSIC FESTIVAL
July ▸ https://zoobar.com/zoofest/
LINCOLN CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL
Spring (Dates to be announced) ▸ lincolncalling.com
LINCOLN FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC
September-May ▸ lfcm.us
LINCOLN COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND
October-May ▸ lincolncommunityconcertband.org
Family
"It is said that home is where family is. In Lincoln, our local businesses support that notion by hosting events for families and celebrating the values of all backgrounds.”
CHOCOLATE LOVERS FANTASY
February ▸ lincolnhaymarket.org
EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLE NIGHTS
July ▸ lincolnhaymarket.org
UNCLE SAM JAM
ROCA BERRY FARM
September-October ▸ rocaberryfarm.com
VALA’S PUMPKIN PATCH AND APPLE ORCHARD – GRETNA
September-October ▸ valaspumpkinpatch.com
APPLEJACK HARVEST FESTIVAL – NEBRASKA CITY
September ▸ arbordayfarm.org
BOO AT THE ZOO
October ▸ lincolnzoo.org/events/
BOO AT THE U
October ▸ events.unl.edu
TRICK OR TREAT ON THE TRAIL
October ▸ hickman.ne.gov
SHOP THE BLOCKS
November ▸ downtownlincoln.org
STARRY NIGHTS CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
November ▸ shoppinggatewaymall.com/events
SANTA AT GATEWAY MALL
November-December ▸ shoppinggatewaymall.com/events
ZOO LIGHTS
November-December ▸ www.lincolnzoo.org
THE NORTH POLE CHRISTMAS EVENT
December ▸ Lincoln Community Foundation Tower Square
HAYMARKET UNWRAPPED SHOPPING EVENT
December ▸ lincolnhaymarket.org
HOLIDAYS IN THE HAYMARKET
December ▸ lincolnhaymarket.org
WAX BUFFALO'S WINTER MARKET
December ▸ waxbuffalo.com
ROCA MERRY FARM
December ▸ rocaberryfarm.com
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
December ▸ lincolnmidwestballet.org
THE SANTA CELEBRATION AND SANTA STATION
December ▸ southpointeshopping.com
RAILYARD ICE SKATING RINK
December-February ▸ lincolnhaymarket.org
Athletics
"Since 1890, during the inaugural season of Husker football, Cornhusker athletes have connected thousands of community members from Lincoln and beyond. While the city of Lincoln bleeds red for Husker athletes, you will also find athletic events from youth sports to minor league baseball games.”
UNL RODEO
Year Round ▸ animalscience.unl.edu
LINCOLN MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
May ▸ lincolnrun.org
LINCOLN SALTDOGS BASEBALL
May-September ▸ saltdogs.com
MARKET TO MARKET RELAY
October ▸ markettomarketrelay.com
GOODLIFE HALFSY
November ▸ goodlifehalfsy.com
LINCOLN STARS HOCKEY
October-April ▸ lincolnstars.com
CORNHUSKER ATHLETICS
Year Round ▸huskers.com/all-sports-schedule
FARMERS' MARKETS
SUNDAY FARMERS’ MARKET AT COLLEGE VIEW
April-October (Sundays, 10am-2pm) ▸ sundayfarmersmarket.org
HAYMARKET FARMERS’ MARKET
May-October (Saturdays, 8am-12pm) ▸ lincolnhaymarket.org
FALLBROOK FARMERS’ MARKET
June-October (Thursdays, 4pm-7pm) ▸ fallbrookfarmersmarket.com
F STREET NEIGHBORHOOD FARMERS’ MARKET
June-September (Tuesdays, 4:30pm-7:30pm) ▸ fstreetchurch.org
HICKMAN FARMERS’ MARKET
October ▸ hickman.ne.gov
HOLIDAY HARVEST FARMERS’ MARKETS AT COLLEGE VIEW
November (Sundays) ▸ sundayfarmersmarket.org